O'Sullivan has been at Florida 9 years? I would have guessed 3.
I hope he does retire at Florida… after 40 years.
And… Let's win it all THIS year!
Come on Gators!!!
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Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: O'Sullivan plans long tenure as UF coach
O'Sullivan plans long tenure as UF coach
By Kevin Brockway
Gainesville SUN Staff writer
Published: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5:50 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5:50 p.m.
Kevin O'Sullivan is leading the Gators to the College World Series for the fifth time in nine seasons as Florida's coach.
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Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan, left, talks with pitcher A.J. Puk, right, Monday during Game 3 of the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional against Florida State at McKethan Stadium. Catcher Mike Rivera listens in.
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On Wednesday, O'Sullivan didn't sound like he's eager to go elsewhere anytime soon. O'Sullivan, 47, made his strongest indication yet that he plans to stay at UF beyond this season.
"I'm just excited being here and I plan on being here," O'Sullivan said. "My goal all along was to start my career here and end it here. And that's what I intend to do."
On Tuesday, Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said he's working on a new contract for O'Sullivan, who is due to make $665,000 in salary and bonuses this season. Texas reportedly has strong interest in O'Sullivan to replace Augie Garrido, who stepped down as Longhorns coach May 30.
Foley also indicated he will explore plans for facility improvements in and around McKethan Stadium, including an overhang over the stands that would provide shade for fans.
"It's all preliminary right now," O'Sullivan said. "(We've) talked about a bunch of things. We talked about re-doing the locker room, team room, a pro locker room. Talked about a roof, suites up top, a bunch of things. Obviously everything is preliminary right now. I know Jeremy is committed to doing what we need to do to be successful and that's all we can ask for."
The Gators clinched their second straight trip to the College World Series and 10th in school history with a 7-0 win over Florida State on Monday night. Florida will travel to Omaha, Neb., today in preparation for its College World Series opener Sunday at 8 p.m. (ESPN2) against Coastal Carolina at TD Ameritrade Park.
Florida senior righty Logan Shore (12-0), who has won 17 straight decisions, is expected to start in Sunday's opener. Shore pitched eight scoreless innings in UF's 5-0 win over FSU last Sunday night.
"It's a different feeling going back the second time rather than the first," Shore said. "Last time it was kind of like Omaha was mysterious. I'm excited that most of our team's been there and we will know what to expect and be ready from pitch No. 1."
As for an injury update, O'Sullivan said freshman righty Brady Singer has been dealing with a back issue that's being treated and should be 100 percent by the time the Gators arrive in Omaha. Freshman hard-throwing righty Jackson Kowar, who has been out since early May with a collapsed lung, also has resumed throwing and will likely make the trip to Omaha with his teammates.O'Sullivan said Kowar threw a bullpen session Sunday and looked great.
"As long as he goes out there and the ball goes to the catcher, he'll be on the 27-man (roster)," O'Sullivan said. "(I'm) excited about him getting back with us."
O'Sullivan said right-hander Alex Faedo will pitch the Gators' second game Tuesday.
Contact Kevin Brockway at 352-374-5054 or kevin.brockway@gvillesun.com. Also check out Brockway's blog at Gatorsports.com.
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